How to Make a Simple Gift Box With Lid

Make a Simple Gift Box With Lid (Image: http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2007/11/, http://www.strathmoreartist2.com/projectForum_squarebox.php)

Gift boxes make wrapping most items easier; wrap the item in a few sheets of tissue paper, pop it in a box, slap on the lid, top it with a beautiful curling ribbon spray and you are all set. Gift boxes can be made in many shapes: square, rectangular, round or even hexagonal. You can simply change the dimensions of the box template as needed in order to make the box in the shape and size of your choice.

Things You'll Need

2 sheets of 8 1/2-by-11 1/2 inch white or colored poster board

Ruler

Sharp #2 pencil

Contact cement

8 large paper clips

Curling ribbon

Cellophane tape

Cutting mat

Scissors

Lay out 1 sheet of 8 1/2-by-111/2 inch white or colored poster board on a cutting mat. Trace the box template onto the bad side of the poster board with a #2 pencil, using light strokes. Adjust the dimensions of the template to make the size and shape box you desire. The template shown will make a square box.

Fold the poster board along the long sides first, then along the short sides, if the box is rectangular. Cut along the indicated lines to make the box tabs. Cut only from right to left and left to right to make the tabs. Do not cut from top to bottom or bottom to top. If you do, you will cut your tabs completely off.

Apply contact cement to the tabs at one end of your box template. Attach the tabs between the sides of the box and secure with paper clips until the glue dries. Repeat for the other end of your box, securing the corners with paper clips while the contact cement dries.

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Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to make your box top. Adjust the dimensions of the box template to make your box lid 1/16 of an inch wider and the box sides 1/16 of an inch narrower. This will make your lid fit better.

Once your box has dried, remove the paper clips and fill it with your desired items, wrapped in tissue paper. Secure each end of the box lid with cellophane tape. Make curling ribbon sprays for the top of your box and tape them in place. If your package will be mailed, wrap it securely in brown paper and tape it well.